Peterborough (NH) Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States of America. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Peterborough. Expect long, bright days with 295 hours in July and darker periods with just 127 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2512 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Peterborough, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.2 hours per day.

Peterborough vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Peterborough enjoys an average of 2512 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Peterborough

October, Peterborough’s wettest month, receives 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 9°C (48°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Peterborough Precipitation page.